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Optimix satellite branches into India and abroad

Optimix have announced the start of what they say will be an Indian "global satellite" of their multi-manager model.

Trust plan ahead for ageing population

Estate planning can border on morbid, but it can also prevent a number of problems as we approach retirement, in the event of death and even from the grave.

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open sharply firmer as a strong lead from the US and solid performances from commodities overnight set the tone for another tilt at record levels on the domestic bourse.

Goldman Sachs choose greener pastures

Investment banking titan Goldman Sachs puts a new twist to the expression 'greed is good' by adopting a 'green is good' policy, according to the Rainforest Action Network (RAN).

High yield push driven by suppliers: Aon

Falling bond yields and fund managers needs to stay competitive with equities is pushing investors into high yield products, rather than a concerted demand push.

Dealer rooms go virtual through VoIP

The push for better security and disaster recovery management procedures for fund managers and traders have pushed them to develop virtual solutions.

Van Eyk says stick to your Principals

Principal Global Investors (Principal) is cementing their reputation as a specialist fixed income provider by receiving an 'AA' rating for their Global Strategic Income Fund from research group van Eyk.

Poor governance high returns: SBS

A previously unreleased research report by the Sydney Business School has revealed that investing in companies characterised by 'poor governance' may reward investors more than investing in companies with so-called good corporate governance practices.

Pension funds killing GM

Pension fund and health care costs for General Motors (GM) in the US add $A5,000 to the cost of each car, almost sealing the fate of the giant car maker.

SSF pension stoush all but resolved as Minister guarantees benefits

After months of threatened union action, the Victorian State Government has issued a formal statement announcing member benefits will go unchanged when the State Superannuation Fund (SSF) effects their roll-in next year.